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gracefully-organized

|grace-ful-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/ˈɡreɪsfəli ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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/ˈɡreɪsfəli ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

elegant arrangement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gracefully-organized' originates from the combination of 'gracefully' and 'organized', where 'gracefully' comes from the Latin word 'gratia' meaning 'favor, charm' and 'organized' from the Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool, instrument'.

Historical Evolution

'gracefully' evolved from the Old French 'gracieux', and 'organized' from the Medieval Latin 'organizare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'gracefully' meant 'with favor or charm', and 'organized' meant 'arranged systematically'. Together, they evolved to mean 'arranged in a smooth and elegant manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by a smooth and elegant arrangement or structure.

The event was gracefully-organized, with every detail meticulously planned.

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Last updated: 2025/03/08 07:24